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Wham!, George Michael and Me

A Memoir

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Wham!, George Michael and Me

By: Andrew Ridgeley
Narrated by: Andrew Ridgeley
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For the first time, Andrew Ridgeley—one half of one of the most famous bands in the world—tells the inside story of Wham!, his lifelong friendship with George Michael, and the formation of a band that changed the shape of the music scene in the early eighties.

In 1975 Andrew took a shy new boy at school under his wing. They instantly hit it off, and their boyhood escapades at Bushy Meads School built a bond that was never broken. The duo found themselves riding an astonishing roller coaster of success, taking them all over the world. They made and broke iconic records, they were treated like gods, but they stayed true to their friendship and ultimately to themselves. It was a party that seemed as if it would never end. And then it did, in front of tens of thousands of tearful fans at Wembley Stadium in 1986.

Andrew’s memoir covers in wonderful detail those years, up until that last iconic concert: the scrapes, the laughs, the relationships, the good, and the bad. It’s a unique and one-and-only time to remember that era, that band, and those boys. Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Friendship Inspiring Memoir Heartfelt Celebrity

Critic reviews

“One half of one of the world’s most famous bands tells his (fascinating) side of the story, offering readers intimate access into how his friendship with George Michael developed, and taking them behind the scenes of Wham’s beginnings, heights, and lows.”
—Entertainment Weekly

“A tender, admiring tribute to [George] Michael, whom Ridgeley repeatedly calls his best friend”
—The Washington Post

“A memoir of a friendship as much as it is a look back on pop stardom, Ridgeley's first book is an enjoyable callback to a different, yet thanks to its preservation on videotape still instantly memorable, musical era... While the book is focused on Michael, it isn't an explosive tell-all — but that makes it a more enjoyable read. Ridgeley's motivations for writing the book seem as rooted in telling his side of the Wham! story as they are in reminding readers of Michael's songwriting genius, often overlooked by pop-averse critics and taken for granted by listeners who gorged on the hooky riches of the '80s. Written in sepia hues that allow Wham!'s floodlight-illuminated musical triumphs to glow even more brightly, it's a loving tribute to a friend and a more innocent pop era.”
—NPR
Heartfelt Friendship Story • Insightful Musical Journey • Soothing Narration • Authentic Personal Perspective

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With so much written about the life of George Michael, as a true fan, this was a welcome take on this beautiful person. Andrew provides a loving tale on the evolution of their friendship and their music. No one else had the vantage point Andrew did, and I'm so glad he shared his story.

beautiful story of true friendship

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As a massive lifelong Wham! and George Michael fan, I was eagerly anticipating Andrew's memoir. it did not disappoint! Beautifully written and narrated from the heart, Andrew's lovely storytelling transported me to right there in each moment. A must for any fan, lover of 80's music and culture, or just anyone who's had a best friend they've dearly loved.

Wonderful Read

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I loved listening to Andrew talk about his good childhood bandmate, George. Caution... this book will make you fall through the rabbit hole of seeking out all their MTV videos; now you know the backstory.

So many interesting details!

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WHAM insights and so much more. I enjoyed the true life story of how George nd Andre started the band WHAM and before
the emergence of the strongest musical talent came to be George Michael. I highly recommend this read for every George Michael fan.

Awesome Book read by Author Andrew Ridgley

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Andrew's book was an elementary and honest joy to be heard. He tells a love story (not sexual) he had with George when they were children bringing a dream to come full force to reality. Without one single negative, he surrounds stories of Making It Big to their visit to China. I recommend this book to anyone who loved Wham.

An honest and joy celebrating a true friend.

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